Wakefield Announces 2015-2016 Chief Residents
The Montefiore Wakefield Internal Medicine Residency Program at the Wakefield Campus is pleased to announce that Drs. Niharika Joolukuntla and Asli Sucu will be its new Chief Medical Residents for the 2015-2016 academic year.

Drs. Nir Barzilai and Jill Crandall Featured in the WSJ
Drs. Jill Crandall and Nir Barzilai were recently featured in the Wall Street Journal for their efforts to initiate a clinical trial to test a pill that could prevent or delay some of the most debilitating diseases of old age, including Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular disease.

March 16, 2015

V.S. Srinivas, MB, BS
The Department of Medicine mourns the loss of Dr. V.S. Srinivas, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine (Cardiology), who died Wednesday, March 11 following a protracted illness.

Drs. Erin Goss and Shwetha Iyer to Lead PC/SIM Program
March 16, 2015 - The Department of Medicine proudly announces the joint appointment of Drs. Erin Goss and Shwetha Iyer for the track directorship of the Primary Care/Social Internal Medicine Program (PC/SIM). Dr. Iyer's and Dr. Goss' commitment to the program will allow it to move forward and continue its national reputation for training outstanding clinicians for leadership in health care and primary care with a social medicine conscience.

Dr. Julia Arnsten to Receive ACLGIM Chief’s Recognition Award
Dr. Julia Arnsten has been selected to receive the 2015 Association of Chiefs & Leaders of General Internal Medicine (ACLGIM) Chief's Recognition Award from ACLGIM and the Society for General Internal Medicine, given annually to the general internal medicine division chief who most represents excellence in division leadership.

New Directions in Lupus ResearchDr. Chaim Putterman is currently studying whether a molecule known as TWEAK (TNF-related weak inducer of apoptosis) or other potential mediators of inflammation can act on brain cells to promote some of the neurologic signs and symptoms that lupus patients suffer from, and whether in experimental systems they can be treated or prevented.

Critical Care Medicine PA Danny Lizano Receives FCCM HonorMr. Danny Lizano, PA-C, MSHS, FCCM, was the ninth physician assistant to be inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine, joining an elite group of practitioners, researchers, administrators, and educators who have made outstanding contributions to the collaborative field of critical care.

Dr. Porrovecchio Promoted to Director of Medical Service at Wakefield
Dr. Andrea Porrovecchio has been promoted to Director of the Medical Service of Montefiore Wakefield Division, where she will lead the physician assistant, hospitalist, and medicine services and work with other service leaders, nursing, logistics, and social work to optimize patient care, throughput, and quality throughout the service.

Social Media for HIV Prevention
Dr. Viraj Patel has initiated a research study using social media to encourage and increase the use of pre-exposure HIV prevention medication among young men of color who have sex with men.

New Faculty Mentoring Website
The Department of Medicine is pleased to announce its new website containing mentoring resources to help recruit, nurture, promote, and retain faculty.

December 15, 2014

Clinical Diabetes Center and American Diabetes Month
The Montefiore Clinical Diabetes Center coordinated and hosted an extensive schedule of events to raise awareness about the consequences and management of diabetes as part of American Diabetes Month, November 2014.

Fellows and Residents Present Research at ASH 2014
Einstein-Montefiore Department of Medicine fellows and residents were well represented at the 56th Annual American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Exposition, which took place December 6-9, 2014 in San Francisco.

2014 Resnick Winter Research Symposium
Medical Student Awards in Aging Research were presented to Jaime Schneider and Arjun Seth at the 2014 Resnick Winter Research Symposium, hosted by the integrated Divisions of Geriatrics (Medicine) and Cognitive and Motor Aging (Neurology).

December 8, 2014

Asthma Center Three-Year Report
Asthma-related office visits and overall costs for both the adult and pediatric divisions have reduced, according to a recent report on the first three years of the Montefiore Asthma Center.

Dr. Richard Kitsis Named 2014 AAAS Fellow
Dr. Richard Kitsis was one of six faculty members at Einstein to be named Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), an honor bestowed upon AAAS members by their peers.

November 16, 2014

On the Road to Recovery, Leave the Cigarettes Behind
Dr. Shadi Nahvi's research seeks to overcome the traditional bias that treating tobacco use in opiate recovery settings might harm the recovery process, and to capitalize on patients' real interest in quitting to determine what will successfully help people quit smoking permanently.

Dermatology Welcomes Dr. Holly Kanavy
Dr. Holly Kanavy, who joined the Einstein/Montefiore Division of Dermatology this fall, is an award-winning researcher of the study of acral nevi and skin cancer chemoprevention.

Second Annual Sharon Silbiger, MD Memorial Lecture
Dr. Corinne Moss-Racusin (Skidmore College) discussed the urgency of addressing the persistent lack of diversity at the top levels of STEMM fields in her lecture "The Myth of Meritocracy? Demonstrating and Addressing Gender Bias in Academic Science", a tribute to the late Dr. Sharon Silbiger.

Dr. Kevin Hauck to Attend Harvard Macy Program
Chief Resident Dr. Kevin Hauck has been accepted to the Harvard Macy Program for Post-Graduate Trainees, a three-day intensive development program for postgraduate trainees who seek to enhance their skills and scholarship as future academic clinician-educators.

Dr. Irene Blanco Featured at NIAMS' First Bilingual Twitter Chat
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will host its first English/Spanish Twitter chat on Tuesday, September 30, 2-3 pm EDT. Dr. Irene Blanco, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Rheumatology), will join NIAMS' Mariana Kaplan, MD, and Susana Serrate-Sztein, MD to discuss the latest advances in lupus research and respond to questions.

September 8, 2014

General Internal Medicine Fellowship Welcomes First Fellows
The Einstein/Montefiore General Internal Medicine Fellowship, a two-year program directed by Dr. Chinazo Cunningham that prepares general internists for an academic research career, welcomed Drs. Laila Khalid, Laurel Mohrmann, and Stella Safo in July 2014.

More is More in Ablation for Ventricular Arrhythmia
A recent study presented by Dr. Luigi Di Biase and colleagues found that taking a broader approach to treat ventricular arrhythmias with cardiac ablation resulted in lower recurrence rates, re-hospitalizations, and deaths.

New Faculty Physician: Manish Ramesh, MB, BS, PhD
Dr. Manish Ramesh, director of the Montefiore Medical Center Food Allergy Centers in Scarsdale and the Bronx, was appointed assistant professor in the Einstein/Montefiore Division of Allergy and Imunology in July 2014.

Dr. Victor Schuster Assumes New Role as Senior Vice Dean
Dr. Schuster, former Chair of the Department, has assumed the role of Senior Vice Dean at Einstein, mentoring physician-scientists, assisting the Dean's office in Institutional Advancement activities, and continuing his laboratory-based research and teaching.

Dr. Paccione Receives Honorary Alumnus Award
Dr. Gerald Paccione received the 2014 Honorary Alumnus Award, recognizing distinguished members of the faculty who have made a profound, positive impact on the College of Medicine, and who exemplify the attributes for which Einstein is renowned.

Division of Allergy-Immunology Launches Innovative Food Allergy Center
Food allergies are a growing problem in the United States, with an increase among children under 18 from 3.4% in 1997–1999 to 5.1% in 2009–2011. The newly opened Montefiore Medical Center Food Allergy Centers in Scarsdale and the Bronx offer advanced testing methods and treatment for adults and children who suffer from food allergies.

Relief for Aspirin-Sensitive Asthma Patients
A new study by Dr. Elina Jerschow seeks to develop a safer, quicker, more cost-efficient method of identifying aspirin-sensitive asthma, and to elucidate the underlying cause of aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD).

Dr. David Oh, Resident of the Month
Dr. David Oh, a first-year resident, received the March 2014 Resident of the Month award for exemplary service to patients, colleagues, and the Einstein/Montefiore educational mission.

Dermatology Investigators Presented Data at AAD Annual Meeting
Einstein/Montefiore Researchers presented findings from studies exploring the treatment and diagnosis of various dermatologic conditions, including skin cancer, psoriasis and wound healing at the 72nd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology March 21-25, 2014 in Denver, CO.

Dr. Robert Faillace Joins Jacobi as Incoming Chair
Following a nationwide search, Dr. Robert Faillace, a nationally renowned leader, scholar, researcher, teacher, and clinician, has been selected as the new Chair of Medicine at Jacobi Medical Center/NCB.

Study Reveals Gene Editing Treatment of HIV
Infectious Diseases' Dr. David K. Stein took part in a groundbreaking study that uncovered the possibility of HIV being cured by removing a protein from infected patients' immune cells.

Movement, Not Rest, May be Key to Recovery in the ICU
Spearheaded by Dr. Daniela Levi, the Division of Critical Care Medicine's new interdisciplinary Early Mobility Program has shown promising results in restoring patients' strength and aiding their recovery following episodes of critical illness.

At the Forefront of Patient Safety
Dr. Jason Adelman, recently named one of the "50 Experts Leading the Field of Patient Safety" by Becker’s Hospital Review, discusses the challenges of error reduction and implementing new technology, and how Montefiore's culture has grown to value patient safety as a priority every level.

February 2014 Resident of the Month
The Department of Medicine congratulates Dr. Mary Gover, winner of the February 2014 Resident of the Month award for exemplary service to patients and colleagues, and demonstration of the Einstein/Montefiore educational mission.

February 25, 2014

Could Collaborative Recall Improve Age-Related Memory Decline?
Research by Dr. Helena Blumen has found that collaborative recall improved individual recall after short and long delays in both younger and older adults, and that repeated collaboration benefited these adults more than repeatedly working alone up to a week later.

Marla Keller Appointed to HHS Antiretroviral Panel
Dr. Marla J. Keller will join five new scientific members to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Panel on Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents (a working group of the Office of AIDS Research Council) starting in March 2014.

Weinberger Joins Department as Senior Administrator
Ms. Mona Weinberger, an experienced departmental administrator across both the Einstein and Montefiore platforms, has stepped into the lead position of Senior Administrator (Montefiore) for the Department of Medicine.

January 9, 2014

Karen Eschenbach, FACMPE
Karen Eschenbach, Research Administrator for the Department of Medicine at Montefiore, died recently, ending a productive and accomplished career in healthcare administration.

Strong 2013 Internal, External Fellowship Match
Results of the 2013 Fellowship Match showed that members of the Einstein/Montefiore Internal Medicine Residency Program were very well placed into fellowship programs for the coming year, and the Department of Medicine did very well attracting and matching both external and internal residents into its fellowship programs.

December 11, 2013

Medical Education: Shaping the 21st-Century Physician
Dr. Julia Arnsten dicusses how we should prepare medical students in a rapidly changing world of technology, healthcare and communications, and what skills should a 21st-century physician gain during the years spent in medical school, are questions of grave importance that affect educators, students and patients.

December 5, 2013

Targeting HIV with Radiommunotherapy
Dr. Barry Zingman took part in a study led by Dr. Ekaterina Dadachova finding that radioimmunotherapy could potentially eradicate HIV-infected cells.

Residents of the Month
The Department of Medicine extends congratulations to Drs. Jennifer Hirsch (Intern, Firm 2) and Tania Kupferman (PGY-2, Firm 1), winners of the Resident of the Month award for November 2013.

Dhananjay K. Kaul, PhD
Dr. Dhananjay K. Kaul, Professor of Medicine and renowned investigator of the mechanisms of vascular dysfunction in hemolytic disorders such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia, died November 17, 2013.

Resident of the Month
Described as calm, positive, and able to handle complex family and social relationships with a unique grace, Dr. Yan Yan (Sally) Xie, PGY3, Firm 2 is the Internal Medicine Residency Program's October 2013 Resident of the Month.

UJA to Honor Laurie JacobsDr. Laurie Jacobs will be honored at the UJA-Federation of New York's Montefiore/Einstein Annual Reception on November 21, 2013.

Madaline to Run Marathon for Malawi
Dr. Theresa Madaline, faculty member and attending physician, will run the Philadelphia Marathon November 17 to raise money and awareness for malaria research in Malawi.

October 14, 2013

Keiser Achieves ACR Master Status
Dr. Harold Keiser has been selected to receive American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Master designation, one of the highest honors the College bestows.

Match Day 2013
The Internal Medicine Residency Program had one of the strongest matches in memory for its 64 PGY1 positions, and Einstein students again entered Internal Medicine at a rate higher than the national average.

An On/Off Switch for Hunger
Research by Dr. Rajat Singh has revealed that starvation-activated autophagy, which allows cells to digest organelles and damaged proteins, also helps to degrade fat in the liver.

Escaping the Executioner Protein
Manipulation of the BAX protein could be a key factor in preventing heart muscle cell death, according to a study by Dr. Evripidis Gavathiotis.

February 13, 2013

Center for Heart and Vascular Care Honors Heart MonthDrs. Ileana Pina and Rita Louard were recently interviewed as part of an effort to raise awareness of heart disease and signs of heart attack, especially among women. This interview contributed to the Center for Heart and Vascular Care's variety of events, screenings and lectures in honor of American Heart Month.

Heart Failure
Dr. Richard Kitsis on diagnosing heart failure, hopes for new treatments, and how medical advances have improved heart attack survival rates but paradoxically led to an increased incidence of heart failure.

A New Start
Dr. Mario Garcia details one patient's journey from heart attack and heart failure to a successful heart transplant.

January 29, 2013

Screening for HIV-Related Cancers in Rwanda
Through a generous NIH training grant under Dr. Kathryn Anastos, Ruwandan research fellow Dr. Gad Murenzi to working to improve screening methods and reduce the number of Rwandan women who die from HIV-related cancers.

January 21, 2013

The Uganda Advantage
Physicians trained in global health settings bring home the benefits of stronger examination skills; improved bedside teaching; and a more evidence-based, cost-effective work style.

The Diabetes Prevention Public Health Challenge
Einstein is among 27 sites nationwide involved in the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study (DPPOS) to determine whether type 2 diabetes can be delayed or prevented.

November 6, 2012

Eye of the Storm
Montefiore Medical Center's hospitals, teaching clinics, and outpatient facilities remained open and operational throughout the course of Hurricane Sandy.

What's In a Name?: Organism Named for Einstein ScientistIchthyosporidium weissii, a newly identified form of microsporidium (parasite) found to cause tumor-like collections in the ovaries of female arrow goby fish, now bears the name of infectious disease faculty member Dr. Louis Weiss.

July 16, 2012

HIV and Cervical Cancer Screening
Testing for HPV in HIV-positive women may help reduce frequency of cervical cancer screening for some women, according to Dr. Marla Keller and fellow researchers.

Insights on Skin Cancer
Despite increasing rates of fatal melanoma diagnoses among Hispanics, this population is still less likely to practice sun-protective behavior, according a study by Drs. Kate Viola and Karthik Krishnamurthy.

June 22, 2012

2012 Residency Program Graduation
Fifty-six residents and preliminary interns celebrated completion of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at the June 13th graduation ceremony.

PC/SM Announces New Leadership
After sixteen years at Einstein/Montefiore, including more than five as Director of the Primary Care/Social Internal Medicine Track, Dr. Hillary Kunins will be leaving at the end of June to take on a new position.

Match Day 2012 Shows More Entering Internal Medicine On March 16, 4th-year medical students around the country learned where and how they will spend their residency training years. The Internal Medicine Residency Program had a strong, competitive match for its PGY1 positions.

Brandt to Give Two Keynote LecturesDr. Lawrence Brandt has been invited to deliver lectures on fecal transplant for C. difficile infection at the upcoming Infectious Disease Society of America and American College of Gastroenterology annual meetings.

Hawkins to be Elected to the ASCIDr. Meredith Hawkins (Endocrinology) will be inducted as a new member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) at its annual meeting in Chicago in April.

January 8, 2012

Goodman, Sapadin RecognizedThe Division of Hospital Medicine's Dr. Robert Goodman was named course director for a newly developed Einstein course, and Michael Sapadin was awarded Montefiore's Staff and Alumni Physician Assistant Distinguished Service Award.

Medicine Faculty Named Super DoctorsThirty-one Einstein/Montefiore Department of Medicine faculty members were chosen for the Super Doctors listing of outstanding physicians, having attained a high degree of peer recognition or professional achievement.

Safyer to be Honored by UJA-FederationDr. Steven M. Safyer, President, CEO, and leading advocate for Montefiore, will be honored by the UJA-Federation of New York for his exemplary leadership in healthcare.

Through Health, Justice and DignityDr. Lanny Smith's work with Doctors for Global Health promotes health, social justice, and human dignity to help communities worldwide to deal with liberation struggles.

Understanding the New FDA Sunscreen GuidelinesThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced several significant changes to sunscreen product regulations to ultimately help people pick sunscreens with a greater degree of confidence. Dr. Adam Friedman gives helpful information on how to interpret the new FDA sunscreen guidelines.

June 14, 2011

Dermatology Residents Awarded by NY Academy of MedicineFirst- year resident Dr. Aron Gwertzman received second place in the annual New York Academy of Medicine Resident Research Competition, marking the fifth year the Einstein-Montefiore Division of Dermatology has received recognition for excellence in both basic and clinical research at this competition.

Geriatrics Active at AGS 2011Division of Geriatrics faculty and fellows had numerous posters and presentations at the 2011 American Geriatrics Society meeting.

Prezant Awarded for Work with 9/11 Rescue Workers Dr. David Prezant will receive the 2011 Public Service Award from the American Thoracic Society (ATS) for his significant clinical care and groundbreaking research with World Trade Center rescue workers.

Faculty Elected to Davidoff SocietyMedicine faculty members Peter Alpert, Peter Barland, Jill Crandall, and Shimon Hakshouri were elected to the Leo M. Davidoff Society in 2011.

April 25, 2011

Susztak, Czaja Honored Drs. Katalin Susztak and Mark Czaja have been honored by inductions into and awards from the American Society for Clinical Investigation, American Society of Nephrology, and Association of American Physicians.

Fecal Microbiotic Therapy Promising for C. diffFecal microbiotic therapy, the controversial method of transplanting stool from a healthy individual to a diseased person, has shown to be an effective treatment for the growing problem of C. difficile infection.

Quality Improvement, Within KeystrokesDaniela Levi, Director of Quality, Safety, and Development in the Division of Critical Care Medicine, seeks to bridge the gap in healthcare reporting, increase transparency and performance improvement, and empower patients to make informed decisions through a new web- based software program called Power to Patient (P2P).

The Promise of Prostaglandin TransportDepartment Chairman Victor Schuster's breakthrough in identifying a prostaglandin transporter became an opportunity for Einstein's Technology Development Program.

December 7, 2010

Crandall to Study Impact of Resveratrol on PrediabetesDr. Jill Crandall has been awarded $600,000 from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to study the effect of resveratrol, a chemical compound most notably found in red wine and grapes, on impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) in older adults.

Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases at ACG 2010The Division of Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases was well represented at the 2010 ACG meeting, with numerous presentations and posters and division members leading sessions, running courses, or giving keynote lectures.

DAC Hosts Welcome ReceptionFostering a supportive community for minority housestaff and faculty begins each summer with a cocktail party for new arrivals. See photos of the 2010 Diversity Affairs Committee-sponsored event.

Gupta Honored for Excellence in Medicine & SurgeryThe Medical Council of the National Association of Indians in America (AIA) presented Sanjeev Gupta, MD, MBBS (Hepatology) with the Sushruta and Charaka Award for excellence in the field of medicine and surgery.

Aging Research Designated a NIH Center of ExcellenceCongratulations to Nir Barzilai and Ana Maria Cuervo, whose Center for Aging Research has been named one of the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Nathan Shock Centers of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging.

Nosanchuk Elected to ASCIJoshua Nosanchuk has been inducted into the American Society for Clinical Investigation, one of the nation's oldest and most respected medical honor societies.

April 18, 2010

Fulop Retires, Leaving 55-Year LegacyMilford Fulop, MD, Einstein's longest full-time faculty member known for creating the foundation of excellence for the Department, was recently honored at a retirement symposium.

FDNY Workers Show Lasting Lung DamageThe Associated Press interviewed David Prezant, M.D., senior author, and Dr. Thomas Aldrich, M.D., lead author, on their study investigating the lung health of 9/11 rescue workers, published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Helen M. Ranney, MDHelen M. Ranney, MD, Einstein/Montefiore Professor of Medicine UCSD Professor Emerita noted for her groundbreaking contributions to the study of sickle cell anemia, and for the many historic "firsts" she achieved as a pioneering woman in medicine, died Monday, April 5, 2010 in La Jolla, California.

March 29, 2010

Medicine Welcomes New Cardiology ChiefMario J. Garcia, MD joins the Department of Medicine as Chief of Cardiology, Professor of Radiology, Co-Director of the Montefiore-Einstein Heart Center, and the Pauline Levitt Endowed Chair in Medicine.

Advancing Routine HIV TestingThe Montefiore AIDS Center's own HIV testing initiative could serve as a model program for the federally proposed "test and treat" strategy.

The Genetics of Critical CareKnowing whether a family history includes death from sepsis or pneumonia may give ICU physicians new insight into preventing and treating these fast-acting, often devastating conditions.

Brandt Steps Down as GI Division ChiefLawrence Brandt, Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology since 2000, has decided to step down to leverage his talents in scholarship and teaching for the Division.

Eisen Named Moses MICU Medical DirectorDr. Lewis Eisen (Critical Care) has been appointed to the position of Medical Director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at the Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division.

Scientists Move Closer to Safer Anthrax VaccineNareen Abboud, Ph.D. and Arturo Casadevall, M.D., Ph.D. have identified two small protein fragments that could be developed into an anthrax vaccine that may cause fewer side effects than the current vaccine.

Faculty in the MediaLiise-anne Pirofski and Belinda Ostrowsky (Infectious Diseases), Aaron Fox (General Internal Medicine), and Jesse Roth (Endocrinology) are among Medicine faculty members recently interviewed or quoted in the media.

August 30, 2009

Ruy Soeiro, MDDr. Ruy Soeiro, a longstanding member who served as co-division chief and chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Einstein for many years, died August 20, 2009.

August 24, 2009

Czaja and Kim Receive Tenure Mark Czaja (Hepatology) and Kami Kim (Infectious Diseases) were two of the four newly tenured faculty members at Einstein this year.

Millions of U.S. Children Low In Vitamin DSeven out of 10 U.S. children have low vitamin D levels, raising their risk of bone and heart disease, according to a study of over 6,000 children, co-led by Dr. Michal Melamed (Nephrology).

Diane Edelstein, EndocrinologyA Japanese maple tree has been planted and a bronze plaque inscribed in honor of Diane Edelstein, long-time employee of the Division of Endocrinology.

March 23, 2009

Students, Residencies Match Strong for 2009In of the largest Match Day ever, 56 Einstein medical students matched in categorical Internal Medicine internships, and the Department of Medicine’s residency programs readily filled all slots.

Levine to Retire in JuneShirley Levine (Hematology), Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education since 1995, will retire June 30, 2009.

Silbiger to Assume New Leadership RolesAfter eight years as program director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program, Sharon Silbiger will become Associate Chair of Undergraduate Medical Education and the Moses Site Director for the Division of Nephrology.

Medicine Faculty in the NewsRita Louard (Endocrinology) is quoted in an Ebony magazine article on diabetes, V. S. Srinivas (Cardiology) has published a study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, and Montefiore's "Keeping You Healthy" recently featured the Department's new Scarsdale practice site.

Peter Pan, Meet Father TimeAs the senior citizen population skyrockets and geriatricians dwindle, Laurie Jacobs and colleagues have created innovative geriatrics training for medical students, residents, and practicing primary care physicians throughout the Bronx.

Oncology, Dermatology Win Young Investigator AwardsPawan Kaler, Lin Deng, and Michael Papetti (Oncology) and Adam Friedman (Dermatology) were awarded first- and second-place prizes for presentations at the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs 15th Young Investigator Symposium.

February 9, 2009

Tenore and Bernstein Receive Faculty AwardsDr. Peter Tenore (General Internal Medicine) received an "Addiction Physician of the Year" award from the NYS OASAS, and the Dean's Teaching Awards Selection Committee has chosen Dr Leslie Bernstein (Gastroenterology) to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Teaching.

London to be Honored at HarvardA Harvard Medical School academic society will be established in honor of Dr. Irving London, renowned hematologist and geneticist and the first Chairman of Medicine at Einstein.

Medicine Welcomes New Faculty MembersLuciano Barbosa Lemos-Filho (Critical Care Medicine) and Vivien Leung (General Internal Medicine) are among those who have recently joined the Department.

For Lupus Patients, a Day in the Sun?Vitamin D may have important immunological consequences for patients with autoimmune diseases such as lupus, according to John Hardin, Professor of Medicine (Rheumatology) and Microbiology and Immunology.

Three Medicine Postdocs Win Travel GrantsDrs. Neena Jain, Xiaohong Jing, and Wangyong Zeng are among ten postdoctoral researchers to be awarded for their work, presented at a recent scientific poster session.

Medicine Welcomes New Faculty MembersAlda Osinaga, MD and Andrea Porrovecchio, MD (General Internal Medicine) and Saima Saad, MB, BS (Geriatrics) are among those who have recently joined the Department.

November 17, 2008

The Mysterious Cough, Diagnosed and TreatedThe human cough is a topic of burgeoning research, emerging treatment innovations, and a great deal of ongoing mystery, according to Dr. Peter Dicpinigaitis, Professor of Clinical Medicine and Director of the Montefiore Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit (Weiler Division).

Sarita Shah (General Internal Medicine) had a first-author paper published this week in JAMA on the topic of Extensively Drug Resistant TB (XDR-TB) in the United States that garnered significant press coverage, and David Rosenstreich, Division Chief of Allergy and Immunology, appeared in a WABC-TV-Ch7 news segment on the new "greener" asthma medication dispensing system going into effect in January.

Medicine Welcomes New Faculty MembersThe Einstein-Montefiore Department of Medicine welcomes Jaydeep Bhat, MPH, MD, Aaron Fox, MD, and Elisabeth Ihler, MA, MD, all of whom have joined the Division of General Internal Medicine.

November 10, 2008

BMI to NIH: Medicine's Role in Montefiore's FutureBoosting the U.S. News and World Report rank from 38 to top 20 and lowering the average South Bronx resident’s BMI are part of Dr. Steven Safyer's ambitious vision for Montefiore, Einstein, and the Department of Medicine.

High Honors for ID FacultyDr. Arturo Casadevall delivered the Kass Lecture at the most recent IDSA/ICAAC meeting, and Dr. Josh Nosanchuk will serve a two-year term as chair of the Joint Research Awards Committee.

Santana to Champion Quality ImprovementIn a newly created role as Associate Director of Quality, Calie Santana will address the increasing demand for higher quality of care from regulatory and accreditation bodies, patient groups, and payers.

Medicine Welcomes New Faculty MembersSara Lorenz and Alda Osinaga (General Internal Medicine) and Alissa Mark (Gastroenterology) are among those who have recently joined the Department.

Staff Changes and New FacesShelly Ann Bell has joined the department as the nurse manager for the MAP 2, Dermatology Center, and Scarsdale practice sites.

Clothes Make the Man, But do They Make the Doctor?Little research is available on the role of ties, white coats, and long sleeves in transmitting bacteria, but elements of today’s more casual work attire must also be examined, according to Lawrence J. Brandt (Gastroenterology).

September 29, 2008

Medicine Welcomes New Faculty MembersCarolyn Bauer (Renal Division), Laura Boucai (Endocrinology), and James Brust (General Internal Medicine) are among those who have recently joined the Department.

Medicine Welcomes New Faculty MembersYelena Averbukh (General Internal Medicine), Claire Bastie (Endocrinology), and Dina Began (Dermatology) are among those who have recently joined the Department.

GIM Faculty Awarded Multiple GrantsHillary Kunins, Shadi Nahvi, William Southern, Alain Litwin, and Sarita Shah have recently received a number of grants and awards for their research.

September 14, 2008

Drinking and Bone DensityModerate drinking can be beneficial in preventing hip fractures, according to a review and analysis of the effects of alcohol consumption on bone mineral density and hip fracture conducted by Karina Berg (General Internal Medicine).

Bitzer Receives Nephcure GrantMarkus Bitzer (Nephrology) has been awarded the 2008 NephCure Foundation Research Scientific Grant Program for his study of kidney failure.

Bouhassira on Stem Cells In NYTHuman embryonic stem cells can easily be made into volumes of red blood cells for transfusions, according to researchers including Eric E. Bouhassira (Hematology).

Casadevall on NPRArturo Casadevall (Infectious Diseases) joined a panel of nationally acclaimed scientists to discuss all things fungal on NPR's "Science Friday" last week.

Kitsis to Lead New Center for Cardiovascular ResearchRichard Kitsis will become the founding director of the new Center for Cardiovascular Research, a world-class cardiovascular research facility spanning all Einstein and Montefiore academic and clinical departments.

Arnsten to Direct CFAR Clinical CoreJulia Arnsten will take over as Director of the Einstein-Montefiore Center for AIDS Research Clinical Core Facility, a renowned HIV core providing investigators with access to key HIV research resources.

Record Match Results for Internal Medicine ResidencyThe Einstein- Montefiore Department of Medicine succeeded in matching each of its 2008-2009 positions for the Internal Medicine Residency Program, including an all-time high for the Medical Scientist Pathway.

Strong Match Results for Dermatology ResidencyThe Einstein-Montefiore Division of Dermatology had another excellent match for its 2009-2010 residency program, ranking 33 candidates and going only to #5 on its list to obtain three house staff, including its #2 choice.